The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Middle Township, page 709
John A. Jordan, son of George W. and Tabitha Jordan, is a native of Hendricks County, born Nov. 3, 1843. He is the youngest of five children, but four of whom are living, the others being William T., Susan A. and Mary A. He was reared on his father's farm, remaining at home until after the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion, when, in August, 1862, he enlisted in defense of the Union and was assigned to Company H, Ninety-ninth Indiana Infantry. He participated in the battles at Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Dalton, Resaca, the Atlanta campaign and march to the sea, serving till June, 1865. After his discharge he returned to his native county, and turned his attention to agriculture, at which he has prospered and now owns 105 acres of valuable land in the northern part of Middle Township. He was married Jan. 9, 1870, to Amelia M. Dillon of Boone County, Ind., and to them have been born four children, three of whom are living--Vietta J., born Sept. 21, 1871; Ida B., May 16, 1873, and Carrie E., Sept. 22, 1875. Mr. Jordan has served as Justice of the Peace four years. He is an active member of the Christian church and has been an Elder several years.